Bohumil Říha

The recorded working language is Czech. The field of work recorded is children's and young adult literature and literature. Employment is recorded with Státní nakladatelství dětské knihy. Works named in the authority record are Doktor Meluzin. Distinctions recorded are Hans Christian Andersen Award, Národní umělec, Order of the Republic and Order of Labour (Czechoslovakia).

One of his most noted works is Children's Encyclopaedia (1959) that has since its publication enjoyed almost a cult following – its structure offers, besides information for beginning readers, more detailed information for children who wish to learn more about any of the subjects. Other works include The River (1962, co-authored by Karel Friedrich), The Great Picture Book for Children (1976), The Great Animal Picture Book (1981; both together with Milena Lukešová), and Merry Tales – And What Else? (1964).

He died in Prague. The biennial Hans Christian Andersen Award conferred by the International Board on Books for Young People is the highest recognition available to a writer or illustrator of children's books. Jansson received the writing award in 1966.

• Čech Země dokořán, 1950 • Dvě jara, 1952 • Venkovan, 1955 – first part, 1958 – second part • Doktor Meluzin, 1973 filmed under the title Dým bramborové natě • Divný člověk • O rezavém rváči a huňatém pánovi, 1971 • Trilogy about the rule of George of Poděbrady: • Přede mnou poklekni, 1971 • Čekání na krále, 1977 • A zbyl jen meč, 1978

Bohumil Říha is recorded with the occupation science fiction writer. Recorded as a citizen of Czechoslovakia. Recorded with the occupation teacher.